Jamie Hall

Somerset's Thomas Rew is targeting a first-team breakthrough after captaining England Under-19s to the World Cup final and impressing on tour with the Lions.

Nathan McSweeney has signed for Northamptonshire primarily to work with coach Darren Lehmann again, with a potential debut against James Anderson's Lancashire looming.

Mickey Arthur believes Shoaib Bashir remains a future star despite his omission from England's Ashes XI, calling the young spinner a 'national treasure'.

A tactical revolution is sweeping T20 cricket as teams increasingly retire batters to optimise their scoring potential, but is it cricket as we know it?

Pakistan's Usman Tariq has become cricket's most talked-about bowler, with his distinctive action drawing criticism and support in equal measure.

South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder is determined to contribute significantly during his stint with Essex as the county championship begins this Friday.

Paul Farbrace will leave his role as Sussex head coach at the season's end, citing the need to give the financially-troubled county clarity for future planning.

The versatile all-rounder has declined a contract extension, ending a nine-year association with the county after coming through their academy system.

Leicestershire have addressed early-season injury concerns by signing experienced seamer Yadvinder Singh on a short-term deal for the opening month of the campaign.

Paul Farbrace announces departure from Sussex at season's end as the county grapples with severe financial difficulties and regulatory sanctions.

Pakistan's Usman Tariq has become cricket's most talked-about bowler, not for his wickets, but for his controversial bowling action that's divided players and officials.

Hampshire have moved quickly to secure South African Test fast bowler Codi Yusuf as their overseas signing after previous deals fell through just days before the season opener.